Tribal Programs
Education
Education Department
Mission: The Education Department is committed to serving our community members’ educational needs by providing guidance and resources that will assist them in working toward fulfilling their life goals.
Vision: Our vision is to be an exemplary tribal education department that empowers our community members to realize their potential to succeed.
Office: Located at the Community Care Services (CCS) Building in the Community Library
Spring/Summer Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00am-7:00pm & Saturdays 9:30am-3:30pm
Winter/Fall Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-6:00 pm & Saturdays 9:30am-3:00pm
The Library hosts ongoing activities such as Sewing Workshops, Keres Classes, Traditional Crafts, STEM classes, and much more. The Library is a community space where all are welcome and we hope you will come in to see all the Library and Education Department are offering here!
Office: 18 Cougar Road, Connected to the Community Care Services (CCS) Building
Spring/Summer Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00am-7:00pm & Saturdays 9:30am-3:30pm
Winter/Fall Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-6:00 pm & Saturdays 9:30am-3:00pm
Services:
- Available for check-out: books (children-adults), DVDs, hotspots, laptops, Museum Family Pass, DVD players
- For in-library use: tablets, Xbox 360, board games
- Interlibrary Loan with NM libraries and other libraries throughout the United States
- Interlibrary loan is useful if you need an item we do not currently have in our collection. The Community Library can request books, audiobooks, articles, or media from other libraries that are part of the nationwide Interlibrary Loan Service program. Delivery to our Library is within 10 working days and the Library will check out the item to you as if it were our own.
- Free services: black and white printing and copying, faxing and scanning
- Computers with high-speed internet connectivity
- AWE Learning Stations for children
- Wi-Fi access throughout library and patio with charging stations
- Meeting space available for departments and community
- Snacks provided for all patrons
We offer many fun classes! Come check them out!
Some past experiences include:
- STEM sessions
- Korean Cooking
- Robotics
- Parenting
- Storytelling
- Keres for various ages
- Coding
- Film Making
Did you know that the San Felipe Library offers you free access to eBooks and eAudio books?
Click here for your unlimited FREE access:
Free Online Technology Classes
Use the GetSetUp Learning Center to read articles, see the full catalog of recorded videos, and to create a free account. This gives you the option to join in-person online classes with instructors or volunteer community members. You can also track your progress and explore the GetSetUp community interest groups.
We also offer FREE Tech Classes; you can find them through this link:
Free Online Classes – Many subjects available!
GetSetUp is a platform offering free online classes and articles. Learn at your own pace about topics including general computer knowledge, technology, cyber safety, health and wellness, lifestyle, finance, and careers. You can also create a free GetSetUp account to track your progress, join live programming taught by experts in their field, and enjoy online social hours with community members. Rio Rancho Public Library is excited to offer this resource through our partnership with the New Mexico State Library.
Katishtya Language and Culture Program
We offer Katishtya Language Classes at the Library and in our local schools. All classes are open to enrolled members of San Felipe and those with at least 1 parent who is enrolled.
Library Class Schedule:
| Monday | ||
| Tuesday | Baby & Me 12:30-2pm (Hosted at Head Start Building) | Baby & Me 5:30-7pm (Hosted at Head Start Building) |
| Wednesday | ||
| Thursday | Toddler & Me 5:30-7pm (Hosted at Head Start Building) | |
| Friday | ||
| Saturday | 16 yr old+ Adults 11am-1pm (Hosted at the Library) |
We would like to open a Children’s class, please let us know if you are interested, so we can open up a class for you! Keres Class Interest Form
The following schools offer Katishtya Language classes:
Bernalillo Public Schools: Algodones Elementary, Bernalillo Elementary, Spartan Learning Academy, & Bernalillo High School
Santa Fe Indian School: Both the middle school & high school levels
San Felipe Elementary School: Both the elementary & middle school levels
State Bilingual & Biliteracy Seal
San Felipe has an approved process for students in High School to gain the Bilingual Seal with their 12th grade diploma. If you are interested in earning your Bilingual Seal complete this application and we will set up the interview.
– Intent to Complete Assessment – Bilingual Seal
Katishtya Language & Culture Curriculum Development
We are working on developing a more thorough curriculum for all our learners at various levels, as well as supplemental material. Community members who are strong home language speakers and knowledgeable about the culture can apply to join our Curriculum Committee.
– Curriculum Committee Application
Katishtya Language & Culture Fluency Assessment – Certification
Are you fluent in Katishtya Keres? You should consider becoming recognized as a fluent speaker! We are often looking for teachers – for community classes or at our local schools. This is the first step! Our goal is that all San Felipe Pueblo members would be fluent speakers – join us as we work to increase Katishtya Keres use!
– Native Language Assessment Application
Katishtya Language and Culture Committee (KLCC)
The Katishtya Language and Culture Committee (KLCC) is a 5-person committee responsible for guiding and advising the Katishtya Language and Culture Program on activities, events and related programming. The KLCC holds open meetings once or twice a month. Members are appointed by Tribal Administration for 3-year terms.
– KLCC Member Application
Early Childhood Education
The Education Department seeks to help families and parents with young children to begin to embark on their education and learning journey! Learning starts from the first moments and continues through a person’s life – we hope to help all community members as they choose the path they want.
The Education Department offers opportunities for young families such as:
- Baby & Me Keres Classes
- Toddler & Me Keres Classes
- Storytime
- Arts & Activities
- Baby Bookworm
TELI Collaborative – The Tribal Early Learning Initiative
The Education Department is part of the Tribal Early Learning Initiative (TELI) Collaborative. This collaborative works together to help families with young children to begin to engage in their education and learning journey. TELI organizes community-wide events 3-4 times a year to help families engage in various services. Our goal is to work together to make the experience more seamless for families and community members.
Elementary and Secondary Students
The Education Department offers many opportunities for students, here are some examples:
- After School & weekend tutoring & Homework Help
- Annual School Supply distribution
- FAFSA Assistance
- Advocacy & support to parents and students with our local schools
- We can attend school meetings with parents
- We do grade checks and contact parents, students, & teachers to collaborate
- We work with families to increase school attendance
- We advocate in the schools for inclusion of classes like Keres
- If you need assistance, reach out, we will do our best to help!
- Travel & Experiences
- Join us on trips to National Conferences
- We take groups of students on excursions and opportunities several times a year, check our newsletter to ensure you don’t miss an opportunity!
- We help sponsor students to participate in travel opportunities & learning experiences
- After School & weekend Clubs/Activities
- Film
- Coding
- STEM
- If you have an idea, come see us and we do our best to offer it!
Parents and students (K-12 and college) can also get homework help via the live online tutoring and homework help website, BrainFuse. Access to BrainFuse is made possible through a grant to the New Mexico State Library. Live tutors are available daily from 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm. You must have an internet connection to access this service.
Connect to BrainFuse-HelpNow
Access www.elportalnm.org
- Click on BrainFuse HelpNow
- Choose Live Tutoring under Expert Help
- Select student’s grade and student’s subject
Tribal Youth Council
The Education Department is helping to build the Katishya Youth Council! A recent trip to UNITY National Conference helped some of our youth learn more about the concept of a Tribal Youth Council. Are you interested in joining this important group to be a voice in the community?
Recent activities have included hosting the 1st Annual Youth Tribal Summit in Albuquerque, a community clean up, and fun days out hiking. We work with the Council to creatively serve the community as well as engage other youth.
We’d love your ideas and hope you will join us and build your leadership skills while also having fun!
Adult Education Services
High School Equivalency Help
The Education Department works with both UNM and CNM to help students register and take their HiSET and/or GED preparation classes to obtain their High School Equivalency
– CNM – Adult Education
- Classes are offered in person at CNM or virtually online
- Eligibility requirements: must be 16
- Accepted students have access to stipends and school supplies through the JPT program
- Santa Fe Community College – Adult Education
- We will work with students to contact the school and set up a schedule that works for them.
Community members interested in earning their high school equivalency are encouraged to contact the Education Department to discuss this and other options for HiSET and GED preparation.
Other Adult Education Offerings
- HiSET and GED Testing Fees Assistance
- Resume and cover letter writing assistance
- College visits
- Employability Skills Training
- Contact us if you are in need of gaining skills and we will work with you to try to help
We also offer FREE Tech Classes; you can find them through this link:
Tech classes
There are also classes available on a variety of other topics – from avoiding scams to helping with fitness. Everyone can find something to help themselves. It is totally free, just click here.
Higher Education Services
The Education Department offers continuing education services to adults who choose to go to Higher Education.
- FAFSA Assistance
- College Tours
- College Registration Assistance
- Tutors and Homework Help – Evenings and Saturdays
- College and career advisement
- Financial Aid Workshops
- College application assistance
- College information sessionsv
- Scholarship Information
Tribal Scholarship
The Tribal Scholarship is available to eligible enrolled San Felipe tribal members to continue their education at regionally accredited postsecondary institutions to earn a certificate, undergraduate or graduate level degrees.
– Tribal Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Enrolled member of the Pueblo of San Felipe
- Completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- 2.0 cumulative GPA upon application or if your GPA is below a 2.0 and a minimum of 5 years has passed since you last attended school, submit an appeal letter.
- Enrolled in a regionally accredited postsecondary institution
- Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours of courses
- Must not be in default on a federal or tribal loan or owe a refund on a federal grant
– Scholarship Award Amounts:
- Full-time students are eligible for up to $3000.00 per semester
- Part-time students for up to $1500.00 per semester.
- Eligible students with no demonstrated need are eligible for a $500.00 award.
Tribal Scholarship Application
The Education Department also has MOU Tuition Waivers for the following schools:
- NM Highlands – 3 students
- UNM – 1 student
- NMSU – 1 Freshman student
- Santa Fe Community College – 1 student
Reach out to us today if you attend one of these schools to be considered for this tuition waiver.
Director – Karla Moore
505-771-9960 KMoore@sfpueblo.com
Assistant Director – Tashina Nelson
505-771-9967 TNelson@sfpueblo.com
Library: 505-771-9970
Or reach the whole team: Education_Department@sfpueblo.com